MyCinema has not rated The Car for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, action, and thriller film. It is rated PG in the United States.

Where can I watch The Car in the US?

The Car streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

The Car runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Is The Car suitable for kids?

The Car is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

TMDB19771h 36mHorror / Action / Thriller / Mystery / Fantasy

The Car

Name: The Car
Genre: Horror, Action, Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy
Released: 1977-05-12
Duration: 96 min

Is it a phantom, a demon, or the devil himself?

The Utah community of Santa Ynez is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down. After the car kills off the town sheriff, Captain Wade Parent is determined to stop the murderous driver.

TMDB audience score

Based on 346 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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The Car at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 36m

At 1h 36m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Action · Thriller · Mystery · Fantasy

TMDB files it under horror, action, thriller, mystery, and fantasy.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 346 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Car tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 36m.
It is included with Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 346 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Car

Is The Car scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Car for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, action, and thriller film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch The Car in the US?: The Car streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Car?: The Car runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Is The Car suitable for kids?: The Car is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.